Category: Recent Posts
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MARK “MONO” STEWART WINS INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL ADAPTIVE SURF COMP
With restrictions on travel still in force, many surfing events have gone virtual… A Byron Bay adaptive surfer winning the first-ever International Adaptive Virtual Surfing Championships.
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LISMORE’S MICHAEL GAHAN SIGNS WITH ADELAIDE GIANTS FOR 3RD YEAR
Lismore-born Baseballer Michael Gahan has re-signed with the Adelaide Giants for a third year. The 23-year-old pitcher says he hopes the deal will give him a shot at making the national squad. “Hopefully this year I can put it all together and keep hitters off balance and have a good year and try and make…
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NEW EXHIBITION AT GRAFTON LIBRARY
Powerful photographic documentation of the pandemic and the black summer bushfires is now on display at Grafton’s Clarence Regional Library. The exhibition also traces the history of the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic.
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ADDITIONAL CHARGES LAID OVER ALLEGED HUNTER HYDROPONIC HOUSE
A man has been charged with additional drug offences as part of a two-year investigation into a hydroponic house in the Hunter region. About 7.30pm on Saturday 24 March 2018, officers attended a home on Honeysuckle Drive at Aberglasslyn, where they located a large amount of cannabis. Officers established a crime scene and Strike Force…
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EAST LISMORE BUSHFIRE SPARKED BY DELIBERATELY LIT CAR
A bushfire which burnt through scrub in East Lismore yesterday afternoon was caused by a car that was deliberately lit. Police say the car was stolen and involved in a police pursuit earlier in the day. While the blaze did spread through nearby bush, fire crews were quick to respond. Police are appealing for witnesses…
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NORTHERN NSW RECEIVES 20 NEW POLICE RECRUITS
The NSW Police Force welcomed 192 new probationary constables at the NSW Police Academy today, 20 of whom are destined for the Northern NSW region. The 130 men and 62 women of Class 343 will undertake 12 months of ‘on-the-job’ training and complete the Associate Degree in Policing Practice with Charles Sturt University before being…
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PRO SURFER ESCAPES AFTER CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH SHARK
It’s every beachgoers’ worst nightmare – but a pro surfer has lived it on the far north coast, and lived to tell the tale. Matt Wilkinson was on his board off Ballina when a shark swam up to him… the whole incident, captured by a Surf Life Saving drone.
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GAV’S WEATHER | MORE STUNNING SPRING WEATHER ON THE WAY
The low that delivered some overnight heavy rain across the SE has moved into Bass Strait. The associated trough flared up a few storm cells across our local region this afternoon. Otherwise the country has returned to clear skies. More stunning spring weather is on the way with comfortable temperatures and plenty of sunshine with…
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NORTHERN RIVERS BUSINESSES FINED AFTER FAILING TO ADHERE TO COVID-SAFE PRACTICES
Two Northern Rivers businesses have been fined over the long-weekend after failing to adhere to COVID-safe practices. Officers from Richmond Police District attended a licensed premises on Keen Street at Lismore about 7.50pm on Saturday and issued a $5000 PIN for failing to effectively implement a COVID-19 safety plan. While, officers attached to Richmond Police…
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KEMPSEY MAN ACCUSED OF $25,000 BUSHFIRE RELIEF FRAUD
A man will face court today charged over allegedly lodging nearly $25,000 worth of fraudulent claims for bushfire disaster relief on the mid north coast. In February, detectives launched an investigation into alleged fraudulent claims for bushfire disaster compensation by a 23-year-old man. On Sunday afternoon, police were called to a home in Kempsey following…